How To Fix KS810 - The from-date may not be earlier than 1st January 1950

KS810 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 810

• Message text: The from-date may not be earlier than 1st January 1950

What causes this issue?

For the start of the cost center validity period, you have selected
date from before 1st January 1950. This is not supported by the system.

System Response

The system rejects the entry with an error message. The date field is
then ready-for-entry.
Processing can only take place when you enter a valid date.

How to fix this error?

Enter a date from 1st January 1950.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS810 - The from-date may not be earlier than 1st January 1950 ?

  The SAP error message KS810, which states "The from-date may not be earlier than 1st January 1950," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter a date that is earlier than the system's minimum date limit, which is set to January 1, 1950. This limitation is often due to the way dates are handled in SAP systems, particularly in financial and controlling modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user is trying to enter a date that is before January 1, 1950, in a transaction or report that does not support such dates.
  Data Migration: If data is being migrated from another system, it may contain historical dates that fall before this limit.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce this date restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Input: Review the date you are trying to enter and ensure it is on or after January 1, 1950. If